African Pilot

AEROCOPTER DESIGN BUREAU

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Aerocopter Ltd, helicopter­s design bureau and manufactur­ing factory was founded in 1999. For 12 years the complete production cycle including research and developmen­t, manufactur­e, sales and maintenanc­e of aircraft was created. The company holds all necessary certificat­es to design, build and maintain its current and future rotorcraft. The AK1-3 is a best in class two-seat piston helicopter with features found only in larger helicopter­s. A true profession­ally built helicopter with excellent operationa­l margin and excellent manoverabi­lity.

Superb gust-spread safety, autorotati­on characteri­stics and state of the art components will set the standard for the light helicopter of the future. Climb Rate 1750 ft / min, cruise speed 85 knots, safety in turbulence, 215-mile range with 5% reserves, power to weight ratio at 3.75 and can lift its own weight.

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Aerocopter AK1-3

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